Paris, June 10th 2023, an unexpected view, as 30 years before, 4 Twingo mint condition with Portuguese number plates, on the 4 earlier colors (coral red, Indian yellow, ultramarine blue and coriander green) were moving from the Portuguese Embassy to the Eiffel Tower.
How did it happen? The Portuguese Twingo Club (Twingo Clube PT) was decided, the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Twingo would have to be remarkable, for this special occasion, beyond the usual activities, something unforgettable would have to be done, the idea of an epic trip connecting Portugal to Paris was taken.
How did it happen? The Portuguese Twingo Club (Twingo Clube PT) was decided, the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Twingo would have to be remarkable, for this special occasion, beyond the usual activities, something unforgettable would have to be done, the idea of an epic trip connecting Portugal to Paris was taken.
The adventure started on the last weekend of May, at Automobilia de Aveiro - an important classic car show in Portugal. Twingo Clube PT was there with these 4 cars, exhibiting them to an enthusiastic group of visitors. In the end there was an amazing reward, the famous Caramulo Museum distinguished them as historically interesting cars.
Day 3 - We can’t go to Tours and not visit Tours, one of the largest cities in the region of Centre - Val de Loire, France, that possesses one of the largest amphitheaters of the Roman Empire, registered in the Unesco as a patrimonial site, and so, June 9th was the day for a French and Portuguese Twingo meeting, covered by Youngtimers Magazine. A delicious lunch together, a town tour, and after that, on the evening, the road to Orléans, where other surprises were reserved.
June 10th, Day 4 - an amazing visit of a private collection of Renault 5 in Orléans for both Twingo lovers and Twingo owners. Incredible, what an experience! All models of the first Renault 5, one of them from 1978 but feeling like new with only 2700Km. After that, a reception by His Excellency The Ambassador of Portugal in Paris, Mr. José Augusto Duarte.
Day 5 - The most expected moment, a meeting with Mr. Patrick Le Quément, main responsible for the Twingo project. A fantastic person, an example of life, we all had the privilege of listening to his stories about Twingo and about his recent projects related with sailing boats.
Three more days visiting Paris and the worriers returned, a global of about 4.000Km and the conclusion that no other car could have been better for the trip, reliable, comfortable, plenty of space, funny, friendly, all over connecting with other Twingo lovers.
Photo: Patrick Le Quément signs the sun visor of the four Twingos.
Twingo Clube PT, those that did the trip, those who join even for short moments, even those that just followed the trip on media, none of them will forget this incredible adventure, this incredible celebration of our favorite frog.
The 30th anniversary of Twingo will continue, Twingo Clube PT Will prepare more creative and outside box initiatives, “à vous d’inventer la vie qui va avec”
Photo: The Portuguese delegation at the Eiffel Tower.